The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has released its Q1 integrity report for 2026, revealing a total of 70 suspicious betting alerts across 10 distinct sports.
The data highlights a persistent challenge for the global regulated market, with Europe and North America remaining the primary regions for flagged activity.
Sports Vulnerability: The Big Three
Football, tennis, and eSports continue to be the primary targets for potential manipulation, collectively accounting for more than 80% of all reports. Football led the pack with 25 alerts spanning five continents. Tennis followed with 16 cases, including specific incidents in India, Mexico, and Egypt.
Notably, eSports contributed 15 alerts, a figure that reflects the increasing complexity of monitoring digital-native competitions. Other sports, including volleyball, MMA, and table tennis, recorded smaller but significant numbers of suspicious patterns.
The Brazilian Powerhouse and LatAm Shifts
Brazil remains a critical focus for the IBIA. Between 2021 and 2025, the country recorded 68 alerts, primarily in football. As Brazil transitions into a fully federally licensed market in 2026, its role in global integrity is set to grow.
“Brazil’s betting market is undergoing a major shift following the introduction of federal licensing in 2025. Gross gambling revenue is projected to reach BRL 28.8 billion (US$4.7 billion) by 2030, with licensed operators expected to control more than 80% of the market,” the report noted.
In the wider Latin American region, Brazil is forecast to dominate in 2026, accounting for 39% of total betting revenue, nearly double the share of Mexico.
